Privacy & Anonymity

What Is IP Leak?

When your real IP address is revealed despite using a VPN, due to a misconfiguration or browser technology.

An IP leak happens when, despite an active VPN connection, your real IP leaks to a website - often through browser technologies like WebRTC, or due to an unexpected VPN disconnection with no safeguard in place to prevent it.

Related Terms

DNS Leak Kill Switch IP Address

Useful Resources

Run a free DNS leak test Checks one of the most common leak types. Check which IP you're currently showing Confirm your real IP hasn't leaked.

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